Acoustic EngineerANZSCO 233999Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Engineering
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou must have one of the following:— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.— Registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degreesWhere a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance [https://www.ieagreements.org/accords/washington/signatories/]

Addiction PractitionerANZSCO 272112Tier 1 Role Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with with Dapaanz – Addiction Practitioner’s Association Aotearoa New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Alcohol & Drug ClinicianANZSCO 272112Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with with Dapaanz – Addiction Practitioner’s Association Aotearoa New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Ambulance ParamedicANZSCO 411112Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— New Zealand registration with the Paramedic Council— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Anaesthetic TechnicianANZSCO 311211Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

AnaesthetistANZSCO 253211Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Analyst ProgrammerANZSCO 261311Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsPay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.
For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract forservices the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work ina relevant role is required.

AudiologistANZSCO 252711Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— membership with the New Zealand Audiological Society— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

AudiometristANZSCO 311299Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— membership with the New Zealand Audiological Society— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Automotive ElectricianANZSCO 321111Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Trades
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsYou will need:— a certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering(NZQF Level 4)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Backhoe OperatorANZSCO 721212Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
IndustryCivil machinery operators
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsYou will need:— pay for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period to be $34.11 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary of $70,947.

Building Associate (Building Construction Supervisor)ANZSCO 312112Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Construction
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsPay for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period must be $44.49 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary of $92,540.Common examples of job titles for this role are site supervisor, site manager, site foreman, build supervisor,build manager, or civil project manager.

Bulldozer OperatorANZSCO 721213Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
IndustryCivil machinery operators
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsYou will need:— pay for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period to be $34.11 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary of $70,947.

CardiologistANZSCO 253312Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Cardiothoracic SurgeonANZSCO 253512Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Careers CounsellorANZSCO 272111Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— membership with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Chemical EngineerANZSCO 233111Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry EngineeringPathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou must have one of the following:— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degreesWhere a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.
To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance [https://www.ieagreements.org/accords/washington/signatories/]

Chief Information OfficerNoteANZSCO 135111
Engineering New Zealand changed its name from the Institution of ProfessionalTier 1 role eligible for straight to residenceEngineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) in 2017. A letter, certificate or registration from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) may Industry be used to meet the requirement for a letter, certificate or registration from ICT, electronics and telecommunicationsEngineering New Zealand.
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsPay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract for services the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work in a relevant role is required.

ChiropractorANZSCO 252111Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the New Zealand Chiropractic Board— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Civil EngineerANZSCO 233211Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Engineering
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou must have one of the following:— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degreesWhere a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance [https://www.ieagreements.org/accords/washington/signatories/]

Civil Engineering Technician ANZSCO 312212Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou must have one of the following:— Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering) (NZQF Level 7).— A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 240 credits, whichincludes the knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (Level 6).— A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineeringdegree in Civil Engineering.— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer status in New Zealand.— NZ registration in the field of Civil Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or as an Engineering Technologist by Engineering New Zealand.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.

Clinical Dental Technician (Dental Prosthetist)ANZSCO 411212Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residence— To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.— You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Clinical HaematologistANZSCO 253313Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Clinical PsychologistANZSCO 272311Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Psychologists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Clinical PhysiologistANZSCO 234599Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Clinical Physiologists Registration Board of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Construction Project ManagerANZSCO 133111Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Construction
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You must have one of the following:— Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).— Bachelor of Engineering Technology (NZQF Level 7).— Bachelor of Construction (NZQF Level 7).— A bachelor's degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas of construction management, civil engineering, or highway engineering.— A Graduate Diploma at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Graduate Diploma in the focus areas of construction management, highway engineering, civil engineering or construction project management.— A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 240 credits, whichincludes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Diploma in the focus areas of civil engineering, highway engineering, construction or construction management.— A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree in Civil Engineering.— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New
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Industry Engineer or an Engineering Technologistby Engineering New Zealand.
Health and social servicesYou must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— membership with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Crane OperatorANZSCO 712111Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Construction
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsPay for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period must be $38.56 per hour or above, or theequivalent annual salary of $80,200.The applicant must also have a New Zealand Level 3 Certificate in Cranes with at least one Level 4 specialisation (or overseas equivalent) at the time of application for residence.

Dairy Cattle FarmerANZSCO 121313Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Agriculture
Green List requirementsYou will need:— a minimum of 3 years’ experience working on a commercial farm in a relevant role— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Dairy Cattle Farm ManagerANZSCO 121313Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Agriculture
Green List requirementsYou will need:— a minimum of 3 years’ experience working on a commercial farm in a relevant role— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Dairy Farm ManagerANZSCO 121313Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Agriculture
Green List requirementsYou will need:— a minimum of 3 years’ experience working on a commercial farm in a relevant role— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Assistant Dairy Farm ManagerANZSCO 121313Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Agriculture
Green List requirementsYou will need:— a minimum of 3 years’ experience working on a commercial farm in a relevant role— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Dairy Herd ManagerANZSCO 121313Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Agriculture
Green List requirementsYou will need:— a minimum of 3 years’ experience working on a commercial farm in a relevant role— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Dental SpecialistANZSCO 252311Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Dental TechnicianANZSCO 411213Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Dental TherapistANZSCO 411214Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

DentistANZSCO 252312Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Dental PractitionerANZSCO 252312Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.


Dental SurgeonANZSCO 252312Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

DermatologistANZSCO 253911Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsPay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract for services the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work in a relevant role is required.

Diagnostic and Interventional RadiologistANZSCO 253917Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Diesel Motor Mechanic (including Heavy Vehicle Inspector)ANZSCO 321212Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Trades
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsYou will need:— a certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (NZQF Level 4)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

DieticianANZSCO 251111Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Dieticians Board of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Dispensing OpticianANZSCO 399913Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

DrainlayerANZSCO 334113Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry TradesPathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsYou will need:— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above— registration as either a certifying, tradesman, or journeyman drainlayer with the New Zealand Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board.
(12 months on a provisional licence will be accepted toward the overall 24 months duration and for Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) purposes, provided registration is complete on application for the residence visa.)

Drug and Alcohol CounsellorANZSCO 272112Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with with Dapaanz – Addiction Practitioner’s Association Aotearoa New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Earthmoving Plant Operator (General)ANZSCO 721211Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
IndustryCivil machinery operators
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsYou will need:— pay for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period to be $34.11 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary of $70,947.

Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher – registeredANZSCO 241111Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceYou can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand— a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Educational PsychologistANZSCO 272312Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Psychologists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Electrical EngineerANZSCO 233311Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry EngineeringPathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou must have one of the following:— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degreesWhere a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance [https://www.ieagreements.org/accords/washington/signatories/]

Electrical Engineering TechnicianANZSCO 312312Engineering New Zealand changed its name from the Institution of ProfessionalTier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou must have one of the following:— Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 8).— Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical Engineering) (NZQF Level 7).— Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 7).— A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineeringdegree in Electrical Engineering.— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.— NZ registration in the field of Electrical Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or as an Engineering Technologist by Engineering New Zealand.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.

Electrician (general)ANZSCO 341111Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsYou will need:— NZ registration as an electrician or a Limited Certificate (excluding a Trainee Limited Certificate) as an electrician from the Electrical Workers Registration Board— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Electronic Engineering TechnicianANZSCO 312412Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry EngineeringPathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou must have one of the following:— A bachelor's degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in electronics.— A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 240 credits, whichincludes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6)Electronic Engineering.— Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electronic Engineering) or (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 7).— Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic Engineering, or Electrical and Electronic Engineering (NZQF Level 8).— A Washington Accord or a Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineeringdegree in Electronic Engineering.— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.— NZ registration in the field of Electronic Engineering or Electrical and Electronic Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or an Engineering Technologist by Engineering New Zealand.

Electronics EngineerANZSCO 233411Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
You must have one of the following:To determine if an engineering technology degree awarded is Sydney Accordaccredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.website.— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8). — A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.

Emergency Medicine SpecialistANZSCO 253912Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

EndocrinologistANZSCO 253315Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

EndodontistANZSCO 252311Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Enrolled Nurse (Nursing Assistant)ANZSCO 411411Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above

Environmental EngineerANZSCO 233915Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Engineering
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou must have one of the following:— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degreesWhere a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineeringdegree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list ofaccredited programmes of the signatory country.
To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance [https://www.ieagreements.org/accords/washington/signatories/]

Environmental Research ScientistANZSCO 234313Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— a qualification at NZQF Level 8 or higher in the focus areas of environmental studies, environmental management, or environmental engineering. NZQF Level 8 qualifications must have either the minimum equivalent of 360 credits which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas, or a minimum equivalent of 120 credits in the focus areas and a relevant underpinningbachelor’s degree at NZQF Level 7— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Excavator OperatorANZSCO 721214Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
IndustryCivil machinery operators
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsYou will need:— pay for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period to be $34.11 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary of $70,947.

External AuditorANZSCO 221213Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryBusiness professionals
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsPay for the employment must be $38.56 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary of $80,200.64.

Family and Marriage CounsellorANZSCO 272113Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— membership with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Food TechnologistANZSCO 234212Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryPrimary industries and science roles
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou must have one of the following:— Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours (Food Product Technology) or (Food Process Engineering) (NZQF Level 8)— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher in the focus areas of nutrition, food science, food technology or food engineering. NZQF Level 7 qualifications must have a minimum equivalent of 360 credits which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas, and NZQF Level 8 qualifications must have either the minimum equivalent of 360 credits which includes therequirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas, or a minimum equivalent of 120 credits in the focus areas and a relevant underpinning bachelor’s degree at NZQF Level 7.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.

GasfitterANZSCO 334114Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Trades
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsYou will need:— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above— registration as either a certifying, tradesman, or journeyman drainlayer with the New Zealand Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board.(12 months on a provisional licence will be accepted toward the overall 24 months duration and for Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) purposes, provided registration is complete on application for the residence visa.)

GastroenterologistANZSCO 253316Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

General PractitionerANZSCO 253111Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Genetic CounsellorANZSCO 251999Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— New Zealand registration with the Human Genetics Society of Australasia— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Geotechnical EngineerANZSCO 233212Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Engineering
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou must have one of the following:— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.

Grader OperatorANZSCO 721215Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.Green List requirementsYou will need:— pay for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period to be $34.11 per hour or above, or theequivalent annual salary of $70,947.

Hospital PharmacistANZSCO 251511Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

ICT Managers necANZSCO 135199Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsPay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract for services the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work i na relevant role is required.

ICT Project ManagerANZSCO 135112Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsPay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract forservices the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work in a relevant role is required.

ICT Security SpecialistANZSCO 262112Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsPay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract forservices the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work ina relevant role is required.

Industrial PharmacistANZSCO 251512Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Industrial EngineerANZSCO 233511Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Engineering
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou must have one of the following:— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.

Intensive Care SpecialistANZSCO 253317Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Internal AuditorANZSCO 221214Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryBusiness professionals
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsPay for the employment must be $38.56 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary of $80,200.64.

Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary School Teacher)ANZSCO 241211Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand— a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Loader OperatorANZSCO 721216Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
IndustryCivil machinery operators
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsYou will need:— pay for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period to be $34.11 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary of $70,947.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging TechnologistANZSCO 251211Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Materials EngineerANZSCO 233112Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Engineering
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou must have one of the following:— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.

Mechanical EngineerANZSCO 233512Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Engineering
Engineering New Zealand changed its name from the Institution of Professional
Pathway to residenceYou can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou must have one of the following:— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.

Mechatronics EngineerANZSCO 233999Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou must have one of the following:— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.

Medical Imaging TechnologistANZSCO 251211Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical TechnicianANZSCO 311213Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Medical Laboratory ScientistANZSCO 234611Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Medical Laboratory TechnicianANZSCO 311213Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Medical OncologistANZSCO 253314Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate or above.

Medical Practitioners necANZSCO 253999Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Medical Radiation TherapistANZSCO 251212Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Middle School Teacher / Intermediate School TeacherANZSCO 241311Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
IndustryHealth and social servicesPathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand— a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

MidwifeANZSCO 254111Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Motor Mechanic (General)ANZSCO 321211Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Trades
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsYou will need a certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of the following qualifications:— New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 4)— New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4)— New Zealand Certificate in Motorcycle Engineering (Level 4), orAppointment as a vehicle inspector by Waka Kotahi for warrant of fitness service delivery.You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.

Motorcycle MechanicANZSCO 321213Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Trades
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsYou will need a certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of the following qualifications:— New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 4)— New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4)— New Zealand Certificate in Motorcycle Engineering (Level 4), orAppointment as a vehicle inspector by Waka Kotahi for warrant of fitness service delivery.You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.

Multimedia SpecialistANZSCO 261211Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsPay for the employment must be $48.94 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract for services the pay must be $73.26 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years' work in a relevant role is required.

NeurologistANZSCO 253318Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

NeurosurgeonANZSCO 253513Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Nuclear Medicine TechnologistANZSCO 251213Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Obstetrician and GynaecologistANZSCO 253913Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Occupational TherapistANZSCO 252411Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Operating Theatre Technician (Sterile Processing Technician)ANZSCO 311214Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— membership with the New Zealand Sterile Sciences Association— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

OptometristANZSCO 251411Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

OphthalmologistANZSCO 253914Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate or above.

Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonANZSCO 252311Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Oral Health TherapistANZSCO 411214Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Oral Medicine SpecialistANZSCO 2523Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Oral PathologistANZSCO 252311Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Oral Surgery SpecialistANZSCO 2523Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Organisational PsychologistANZSCO 272313Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Psychologists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Orthopaedic SurgeonANZSCO 253514Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

OrthodontistANZSCO 252311Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

OrthoptistANZSCO 251412Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— membership with the New Zealand Orthoptics Society Inc— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Orthotic and Prosthetic TechnicianANZSCO 311299Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— Associate membership with the New Zealand Orthotic and Prosthetic Association— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Orthotist or ProsthetistANZSCO 251912Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— membership with the New Zealand Orthotic and Prosthetic Association— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

OsteopathANZSCO 252112Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Other Spatial ScientistANZSCO 232214Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryPrimary industries and science
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— a bachelor's degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas of computer science or geography— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

OtorhinolaryngologistANZSCO 253515Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social servicesPathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Paediatric SurgeonANZSCO 253516Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

PaediatricianANZSCO 253321Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

PaedodontistANZSCO 252311Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

PathologistANZSCO 253915Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Perfusionist (Cardiac)ANZSCO 311299Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— New Zealand membership with the Australian and New Zealand College of Perfusionists— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

PeriodontistANZSCO 252311Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Physicist (Medical)ANZSCO 234914Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need one of the following:— Certification by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers (ACPSEM) in Medicine as a Medical Physicist.— Registration or eligibility for registration on the ACPSEM Register of Qualified Medical PhysicsSpecialists.— Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council, United Kingdom and Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering Medicine, United Kingdom.— Certification as a Medical Physicist by the American Board of Radiology in Medical Physics.— Certification of Competence in Clinical Medical Physics as a Member of the Canadian Collegeof Physics in Medicine.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.

PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonANZSCO 253517Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Play Therapist (Hospital)ANZSCO 252299Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— membership with the Hospital Play Specialist Registration Council— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Plumber (General)ANZSCO 334111Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Trades
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsYou will need:— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above— registration as either a certifying plumber, tradesman plumber; or journeyman plumber with theNew Zealand Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board.(12 months on a provisional licence will be accepted toward the duration and for Accredited Employer WorkVisa (AEWV) purposes, provided registration is complete on application for the residence visa.)

PodiatristANZSCO 252611Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Podiatrists Board of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Pouako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary School Senior Teacher)ANZSCO 241212Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand— a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Primary School TeacherANZSCO 241213Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsYou will need:— registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand— a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Product Design EngineerANZSCO 233999Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry EngineeringPathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou must have one of the following:— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.

Production or Plant EngineerANZSCO 233513Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou must have one of the following:— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.

Project BuilderANZSCO 133112Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Construction
Green List requirementsYou must have one of the following:— A bachelor's degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in quantity surveying or construction economics.— A Graduate Diploma at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification, which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Graduate Diploma in the focus areas of construction, construction management or construction project management.— A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 240 credits, which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Diploma (Level 6) in the focus areas of quantity surveying, construction economics, construction management or building.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.

Building Project ManagerANZSCO 133112Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Construction
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou must have one of the following:— A bachelor's degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in quantity surveying or construction economics.— A Graduate Diploma at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification, which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Graduate Diploma in the focus areas of construction, construction management or construction project management.— A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 240 credits, which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Diploma (Level 6) in the focus areas of quantity surveying, construction economics, construction management or building.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.

Site ForemanANZSCO 133112Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry ConstructionPathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou must have one of the following:— A bachelor's degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in quantity surveying or construction economics.— A Graduate Diploma at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification, which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Graduate Diploma in the focus areas of construction, construction management or construction project management.— A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 240 credits, which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Diploma (Level 6) in the focus areas of quantity surveying, construction economics, construction management or building.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.

ProsthodontistANZSCO 252311Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

PsychiatristANZSCO 253411Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Psychologists necANZSCO 272399Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Psychologists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

PsychotherapistANZSCO 272314Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Public Health Dentistry SpecialistANZSCO 2523Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Quantity SurveyorANZSCO 233213Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Construction
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou must have one of the following:— A bachelor's degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in quantity surveying or construction economics.— Student or Affiliate Membership, or MNZIQS, of the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (with an overseas degree approved by NZIQS).
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.

Radiation OncologistANZSCO 253918Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)ANZSCO 254413Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)ANZSCO 254415Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)ANZSCO 254416Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)ANZSCO 254417Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)ANZSCO 254421Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social servicesPathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)ANZSCO 254425Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Registered Nurse (Perioperative)ANZSCO 254423Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Registered Nurse (Surgical)ANZSCO 254424Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Registered Nurses necANZSCO 254499Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Rehabilitation CounsellorANZSCO 272114Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— membership with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Renal Medicine SpecialistANZSCO 253322Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Resident Medical OfficerANZSCO 253112Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Restorative Dentistry SpecialistANZSCO 2523Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

RheumatologistANZSCO 253323Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Retail PharmacistANZSCO 251513Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

School PrincipalANZSCO 134311Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand— a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Secondary School TeacherANZSCO 241411Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand— a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Halal SlaughtererANZSCO 831212Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
IndustryFactory process worker
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsYou need:— to be working with an employer and at a site listed on the ‘New Zealand approved animal products halal premises (excluding dairy) under the Animal Products Notice’ (administered by the Ministry for Primary Industries)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Social WorkerANZSCO 272511Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Social Workers Registration Board— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Software and Applications Programmers necANZSCO 261399Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsPay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract for services the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work in a relevant role is required.

Software EngineerANZSCO 261313Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsPay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract for services the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work in a relevant role is required.

Software TesterANZSCO 261314Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsPay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract for services the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work in a relevant role is required.

SonographerANZSCO 251214Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Specialist Physician (General Medicine)ANZSCO 253311Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Specialist Physician necANZSCO 253399Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Special Needs Dentistry SpecialistANZSCO 2523Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Special Needs TeacherANZSCO 241511Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand— a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Special Education Teachers necANZSCO 241599Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand— a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Speech Language TherapistANZSCO 252712Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— membership with the New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists’ Association— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Student CounsellorANZSCO 272115Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— membership with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Structural EngineerANZSCO 233214Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry EngineeringPathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou must have one of the following:— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.You must earn at least the median wage for the employment.

Surgeon (General)ANZSCO 253511Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

SurveyorANZSCO 232212Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Construction
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou must have one of these minimum qualifications, registration or experience:— Bachelor of Surveying (NZQF Level 7).— Bachelor of Surveying with Honours (NZQF Level 8).— Registration as a Professional Surveyor with the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors.— Professional Associate Membership or an Overseas Member of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors (with an overseas degree approved by NZIS).
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.

Teacher of English to Speakers of Other LanguagesANZSCO 249311Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsYou need:— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.— registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand— a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages must be working in a primary, intermediate, or secondary school.

Teacher of the Hearing ImpairedANZSCO 241512Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand— a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Teacher of the Sight ImpairedANZSCO 241513Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceIf you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand— a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Telecommunications EngineerANZSCO 263311Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Engineering
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou must have one of the following:— Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Network Engineering) (NZQF Level 8).— Bachelor of Engineering (NZQF Level 7).— Bachelor of Engineering Technology (NZQF Level 7).— A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) degree.— A qualification comparable to NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.

Telecommunications Network EngineerANZSCO 263312Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Pathway to residenceYou must have one of the following:— Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Network Engineering) (NZQF Level 8).— Bachelor of Engineering (NZQF Level 7).— Bachelor of Engineering Technology (NZQF Level 7).— A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) degree.— A qualification comparable to NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.

Thoracic Medicine SpecialistANZSCO 253324Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

UrologistANZSCO 253518Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

Vascular SurgeonANZSCO 253521Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.

VeterinarianANZSCO 234711Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
IndustryHealth and social services
Pathway to residenceTo be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirementsYou need:— registration with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.